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Acme Pens...now with a nub.

Acme Studio has been setting themselves apart for years presenting beautifully crafted writing instruments and stationary products for the design set—their most recent collection features the work of Charles and Ray Eames and architects Hariri & Hariri. As fans of Acme pens know, one of the thoughtful details of their collections is the interchangeable writing tips so even as your writing needs change, your favorite pen doesn't need to. In line with their continued dedication to design and designers, this week Acme released their newest pen accessory, a capacitive front section for tablet users. Like most stylus, the rubber tip expands with pressure to prevent screen scratching and keeping your tablet safe from harm.

We got to try out the new front here at the office and we all agree that it performs as promised—using your favorite pen to do your digital sketching is an elegant alternative to the typical finger dragging. Check out our test drive after the jump and pickup your own at your nearest Acme Studio retailer.

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